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Flights from New York to Okinawa
There are no direct flights from New York to Okinawa. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Taipei, about 17h 50m door to door (43 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 50m
New York to Okinawa at a glance
Fastest journey17h 50mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Taipei
Best ways to fly from New York to Okinawa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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NYC Tokyo (HND) OKA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines
Mon02:00 NYC05:01 HND1h 29m connection06:30 HND08:50 OKAAll Nippon Airways
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NYC Taipei (TPE) OKA
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Japan Transocean Air
Fri01:30 NYC05:53 TPE0h 52m connection06:45 TPE09:01 OKAEVA Air
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NYC Seoul (ICN) OKA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet, Jeju Air
Sun02:45 NYC06:59 ICN2h 46m connection09:45 ICN11:45 OKAKorean Air
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NYC Shanghai (PVG) OKA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,252 km7,608 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +14hOkinawa vs New York
- Currency in Okinawa
- JPY
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → OKA
Flights from New York to Okinawa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Okinawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Taipei and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New York to Okinawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,252 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Okinawa?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN) and Shanghai (PVG). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Okinawa?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Okinawa: Naha International Airport (OKA).
What is the time difference between New York and Okinawa?
Okinawa is 14 hours ahead of New York.
